06-22-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING Dr. David Varner, 5`h District Kathleen Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney Office of the City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend (Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr was seated) JUNE 22, 2015 �Lde x'00, Councilmember Derek Dieter presented Resolution 15-44 to the full Council. Councilmember Derek Dieter recognized Grand Master Jerry Sponseller for these additional accomplishments that were not listed in the Resolution: several national titles, 12 years undefeated from the 80's to 2001, was the Indiana State AU Chair for several years, Vice- President for 4 years, and Co- founder of the Northern Indiana Tae Kwando Association. I have had the privilege in working out with him. He has trained our police force, as he instills discipline and self - esteem in people. It has been a pleasure to have known him for this long, I ask for full adoption. Jerry Sponseller, made remarks that it is an honor and great privilege to be here. South Bend was intimidating when I first got here as I was from a small town called Nappanee. I quickly got my feet on the ground here, and now South Bend is my home. We have a lot of students that go on to win Championships. I want to continue teaching until I die or can't do it anymore. I'm in the process of teaching a World team. I'm very happy and proud to be in front of this Council. Councilmember Karen White —Thank you for your work and commitment to our city. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic —Thank you and congratulations. Councilmember Oliver Davis —Thank you for teaching self - discipline to so many people. I've never participated in Martial Arts but is something I always respected. Thank you for helping to teach Derek, we appreciate it. Councilmember Dr. David Varner —Thank you for all your efforts with regards to our youth. Congratulations. Hopefully, you are able to continue to participate as it is a part of what keeps you young. Councilmember Dr. Fred Ferlic —Thank you, I'm going to start taking steroids in about a month. Councilmember Valerie Schey —Thank you for being a role model to so many. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. —Thank you for your time and commitment to our city. Good luck to you. Council President Tim Scott — You are a neighbor of ours and I want to thank you for all that you've done. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Mr. Gavin Ferlic made a motion for acclamation for Resolution 15-42. Councilmember Dr. Fred Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES There were no city reports to come before the full Council.